Man's uniqueness as a being created in the
image of God shows up in many ways. The following story by Debbie
Gilbert demonstrates one of them in a beautiful way.

A few years ago at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine
contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at
the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all
started out, not exactly in a dash, but with the resolve to run
the race to finish and win. All, that is, except for one boy who
stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and
began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down
and paused. Then every one of them turned around and went back.
One girl with Down's syndrome bent down, kissed the fallen boy,
and said, "This will make it feel better." Then all
nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line.

At last, the real meaning of the human race! May its
spirit be with us all!

Editor's Note: Man's unique nature allows him
to feel sympathy, to forgive, to worship God, to create art and
music, and many other similar behaviors. One of the interesting
points about these characteristics is that they are not a
function of our intelligence. As the story above demonstrates,
some of the least gifted among us demonstrate man's uniqueness in
clear and beautiful ways.